You spin me…
December 18, 2009
The concept of confinement is a central idea of modern physics, and scientists have achieved experimental confirmation of the presence of spin-ladders, which was predicted in the 1990s.
Scientists watch the tube to learn developmental secrets
December 17, 2009
A gene essential in development of the pancreas has been discovered and has important implications for future research into stem cell treatment of diabetes.
Males aggression caused by pheromones
December 17, 2009
Ever wondered how to make a male fruit fly really aggressive? Well wonder no more…
How malaria outwits our immune system
December 17, 2009
Malaria parasites dupe their host’s immune system by adapting their molecules depending on the antibodies encountered according a recent study into the disease.
The future’s bright, the future is self-washing windows
December 17, 2009
A window that washes itself and self-cleaning solar panels could be just two of the innovations we see in the future to make maintenance and cleaning more efficient.
Micronail chip to aid cell communication
December 16, 2009
A microchip capable of accurately recording and triggering real-time electrical activity of individual electrogenic cells has been developed at the Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC).
Predicting the future; which gene when
December 14, 2009
Cells carry out different functions according to a developmental plan by expressing different combinations of genes, and scientists can now predict when these genes will be switched on or off.
Moving forward with metamaterials
December 11, 2009
Research into metamaterials for invisibility cloaking devices and sensitive security sensors has received a £4.9 million boost from the Leverhulme Trust.
Banned chemicals found in glacier melt
December 9, 2009
Glaciers melting due to the effects of global warming have become a secondary source of banned pollutants and free chemicals.
Nano-scale drug delivery for chemotherapy drugs
December 7, 2009
Bioengineers at Duke University have developed a simple and inexpensive method for loading cancer drugs into nano-scale delivery vehicles which can eliminate tumours in one treatment.
Breakthrough against antibiotic resistance
December 4, 2009
Interactions between bacteria that form deadly shields against the body’s natural defences could lead to new ways of treating antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Good vibrations mean green power
December 3, 2009
An endless supply of free, environmentally sound power could be right under our noses – and all we need to harness it is a rather clever spring
